In 2024-25, the prestigious cultural exchange program accepted 27 applicants from the University.

Honors Carolina and the Carolina Covenant have announced the new Point to the Passer Awards, which provide funding for Carolina Covenant Scholars to study abroad or complete an internship in one of Honors Carolina’s global programs.    

Eight undergraduates from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as Phillips Ambassadors for Spring 2025 study abroad programs in Asia. Undergraduate scholarship recipients will study in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. 

The prestigious award fully funds a master’s program in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. All three have ties to the College of Arts and Sciences.

UNC-Chapel Hill ranked ninth among universities in the U.S. for study abroad participation, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange. This is the University’s highest ranking in nearly 20 years.

A Robinson Honors Fellowship allowed the senior to study the food and landscapes of Spain that inspired famous works of literature.

The alumnus, who has degrees in computer science and business, has had three pictures selected in Carolina’s annual global photo contest.

Carolina senior Mason Harkleroad experienced a year of living and learning in Taipei, Taiwan, as a Phillips Ambassador and Boren Award recipient.

A senior, Ropp has used her time at Carolina to study French in Chapel Hill and in Paris, France, all while balancing her passion for music education and performance.

Nine Tar Heels have received scholarships and fellowships from the Boren Awards, matching last year’s record-breaking total. Carolina was once again honored as a top-producing institution for Boren Scholars.